Countryside Academy High School is seeking a certified high school Spanish teacher. Certification in this field would be ideal.
Job Type Description
2nd GRADE CLASSROOM TEACHER
Reports To: Building Principal
Employed By: Academy Board
Description:
Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.
Qualifications:
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule
Bachelor's degree
Ability to work with urban and rural youth in a multi-racial academy
Experience with developing a thematic interdisciplinary curriculum
Experience with hands-on/minds-on teaching
Understand how information technology can be integrated into curricula
Ability to work as a team member
Must pass state and federal criminal background check
Responsibilities:
Curriculum
Articulate a plan of instruction for multi-age grouping in accordance with the MDE benchmarking
Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources and environmental (FARE) themes
Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
Outcome based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE
Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning
Classroom Management
Create classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
Establish procedures and classroom rules
Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator
Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
Record attendance, lunch and grades for all students
Promote a clean and safe working environment
Communication
Communicate expectations to students
Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis
Communicate volunteer needs to parents
Make contributions to Academy newsletters
Leadership
Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis
Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in "action plan" for improvement if needed
Contribute to the leadership of the "Staff Cabinet"
Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board
Total Learning Environment
Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)
Monitor the safety of all children
Monitor appropriateness of computer use in accordance with acceptable use agreement
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board
Benefits
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance
- MI Retirement Benefits
- Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus
- Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year)
- Salary Based on Experience
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $33,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Working with students: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching License FF endorsement preferred (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
